A clutch power-play goal from Connelly off a cross-ice pass by Stone shifted momentum for the Golden Knights in the second period, while the Kings’ Darcy Kuemper anchored their net with 30 saves as Artemi Panarin added a key tally. The back-and-forth early-season clash saw both teams trading chances, with the Knights’ offensive spark coming at a critical juncture. The Kings’ defensive effort remained sturdy, but the Knights’ timely scoring could set the tone for a tight, high-stakes matchup. Fans of playoff-bound teams will want to see how these two squads respond under pressure.

Artemi Panarin scored for the Kings (0-2-2), and Darcy Kuemper made 30 saves. Connelly one-timed a cross-ice pass from Stone on the power play at 2:28 of the second period to give the Golden Knights a ...